Ray Buchanan

Ray Buchanan

Infobox NFLretired


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position=Cornerback / Safety
number=34
birthdate=birth date and age|1971|9|29
Chicago, Illinois
deathdate=
debutyear=1993
finalyear=2004
draftyear=1993
draftround=3
draftpick=65
college=Louisville
teams=
* Indianapolis Colts (1993-1996)
* Atlanta Falcons (1997-2003)
* Oakland Raiders (2004)
stat1label=Tackles
stat1value=819
stat2label=Interceptions
stat2value=47
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=4
nfl=BUC184360
highlights=
* 1x Pro Bowl selection (1998)
* 2x All-Pro selection (1994, 1998)
HOF=
CollegeHOF=

Raymond Louis Buchanan (born September 29, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football player in the NFL. He played the defensive back position. He graduated from the University of Louisville. He was drafted in 1993 by the Indianapolis Colts in the 3rd round (65th overall). He has also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Oakland Raiders.

High school career

At Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, Ray Buchanan was a four-year letterman in football as a running back and safety. Buchanan was also a state champion in two track and field events, the long jump and the triple jump.

Legal Troubles

He was arrested in Miami on February 1, 2007 on three counts of writing checks without sufficient funds from Nevada.

Financial Troubles

It is widely reported that Ray Buchanan has suffered financial problems after departing from the Atlanta Falcons. In an emaildated July 24, 2008, Ray and his wife Sheree advertised a large estate sale at their upscale Duluth, Georgia Sugarloaf Country Club home which is said to be on the verge of foreclosure.

Post NFL Career

Musical career

Ray Buchanan made a rap music album in 2002 which was received well by fans of rap music because it had styles similar to the music of popular artists such as Diddy and Will Smith. The name of the album is Ray Buchanan and was produced by Blake Knight of ill harmonics (BEC Recordings).

As well as music interests, Buchanan also works for Fox Sports Radio on the weekend and co-hosts alongside Bruce Jacobs.

He is currently a football analyst for ESPN and is usually featured in the same segments as fellow former American football player Lomas Brown.

His daughter Destinee was featured on the show My Super Sweet 16.


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